https://apnews.com/article/indonesia-aceh-rohingya-muslims-myanmar-refugees-e449e93984ea308c24efedb84be0f6e8 This past Tuesday there was a blue and white wooden ship that sailed about a mile off of the Indonesian coast. There were roughly 140 people aboard the ship with reports of there being 3 deaths during the journey. The ship had been floating in the sea for about 3 days. Local authorities had escorted 11 people to the… Read more »
Link to Article: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/north-koreas-kim-jong-un-visits-missile-bases-slams-us-nuclear-means-2024-10-22/ On October 23, state media reported that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited missile bases to examine their readiness to undertake actions of “strategic deterrence”, while calling the United States nuclear capabilities a growing threat to North Korea. The United States strategic nuclear arsenal poses an “ever-increasing threat” to North Korea’s security environment, which demands… Read more »
https://www.businessinsider.in/politics/news/pm-modi-to-meet-putin-and-xi-jinping-at-brics-summit-in-russia-on-october-22-23/articleshow/114344177.cms The article discusses Indian Prime Minister Modi’s upcoming participation in the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, on October 22-23 of 2024. At the summit, Modi will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The theme of the summit is “Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security,” aiming to address global challenges and enhance… Read more »
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/news/5954977 The article discusses Taiwan’s relocation of its representative office in South Africa from Pretoria to Johannesburg, prompted by the South African government under pressure from China. The move also includes a name change from “Taipei Liaison Office” to a “trade office,” reflecting a more nonpolitical relationship. Initially, the South African government demanded the transfer by the end of October,… Read more »
https://www.reuters.com/world/us-south-korea-japan-unveil-new-team-monitor-north-korea-sanctions-2024-10-16 On October 16, 2024, the US, South Korea, Japan, and eight other nations launched the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT) to oversee violations of North Korea ´ sanctions. This effort follows the dissolution of the UN Panel of Experts earlier in 2024 due to Russia’s veto. The MSMT will publish reports more frequently, investigating attempts by North Korea to… Read more »
Link to Article: https://apnews.com/article/north-korea-russia-troops-ukraine-b664f8c1164e9ef859b7a618ffa92140 On Wednesday, October 23rd, the United States reported that 3,000 North Korean troops have deployed to Russia and are training at several locations. This has led many to suspect that North Korea could potentially join Russian forces in Ukraine, and this suggests that there are expanding military ties between North Korea and Russia due to Moscow… Read more »
https://apnews.com/article/pakistan-shanghai-cooperation-organization-meeting-0a70adcb1ae1af41f7c73adf3a6db426 On October 16, 2014 AP News reported on the 23rd meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO), founded by China and Russia, that happened in Pakistan’s capital. The meeting consisted of people like Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and the prime ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Mongolia were… Read more »
Article Link: https://apnews.com/article/us-army-typhon-missile-system-philippines-evans-423e116345a25bf85a33b15647441903 On October 21st, 2024, the United States played mid range missile systems in northern Philippines while also having a joint training between the two nations. The deployment of these missile systems come from the Biden administration in order to strengthen the ties between the US and the Philippines. These measures are in place in case of aggression… Read more »
https://apnews.com/article/samoa-king-charles-zealand-navy-boat-sank-be10fb9b6d85ff74c25f07daaafa9198 Recently, a New Zealand vessel crashed and sank off the coast of Samoa. All people on board were safely evacuated, but the people who inhabit the small fishing villages are being forced to fish farther from shore, and worries are rampant. Already, the village of Siumu is decorated with British flags due to the upcoming visit of King Charles… Read more »
Link to Article: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/china-launches-survey-understand-fear-having-children-2024-10-18/ China has been experiencing a population decline for a few years now. China’s National Health Commission has begun surveying 30,000 Chinese people in the Oder to determine the factors influencing this decline, precisely what they call the “Fear surrounding having children.” The survey will include 150 counties in China and 1,500 differing communities. Ideally, once the… Read more »
